MLis MLB-Z4001 User manual

MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Guide 1 Rev 1.0

MLB-Z4001

Ethernet to 900 MHz

RF Modem

 USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Description ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Highlights .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Functional Block diagram .......................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Main Features and Services ...................................................................................................... 8

1.4.1 Operating Modes ................................................................................................................... 8

1.4.2 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications .................................................................... 9

1.5 Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 9

2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 10

2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 10

3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................. 11

3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 11

3.2 Radio Interface (Type SMA Connector Female) - RF Antenna ................................................ 13

4 OPERATING MODES ..................................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Power on the Modem .............................................................................................................. 14

4.2 Configuration Tool ......................................................................................................................... 14

4.1.1 Data Connection Demo ....................................................................................................... 15

5 SALES CONTACT ........................................................................................................................... 18

6 ORDER INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 19

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z4001 ............................................................................... 7

Figure 2: Chassis Dimension for MLB-Z4001 ....................................................................................... 10

Figure 3: External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z4001 ....................................................................... 11

Figure 4: Antenna Connector for MLB-Z4001 ...................................................................................... 13

List of Tables

Table 1: Operating Modes ..................................................................................................................... 8

Table 2: Features and Specifications ..................................................................................................... 9

Table 3: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z4001 .......................................... 10

Table 4: RS232 connector configuration for MLB-Z4001...……………………………………………

……12

Table 5 : Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z4001 ............................................................. 13

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Description

The MLiS MLB-Z4001 900HMZ ZigBee terminal is a compact terminal that is designed for

wireless M2M communications.

The MLB-Z4001 terminal uses the RJ45 Connector to provide data communication interface and

the DC jack to provide power input. LEDs are used to indicate the status of the terminal.

MLB-Z4001 is taking advantage of the specific Mesh networking protocol, featuring dense

network operation and supporting for sleeping routers, and are also available in a proprietary

point-to-multipoint configuration.

The MLB-Z4001 terminal can be used to provide a wireless communications link for many

applications, including warehouse, building automation, and street light applications.

1.2 Highlights

Interface

 DC jack connector for power

 RJ45 connector for data communications

 SMA female connector (Antenna connector)

General Features

 ZigBee 902 to 928 MHZ, software selectable channel mask for interference immunity

 Supply voltage range: 5~32VDC

 Temperature range

- Operating: -40°C~+75°C

 Surge protection: IEC61000-4-5 LV1

 Casing Material: Metal

 Dimensions (L) x(W) X(H) : 85 x 97 x 24mm (excluding connectors)

 Weight: 210g

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Data Transmission

• RF Data Rate: 10 Kbps or 200 Kbps

• Indoor/Urban Range: up to 2000 foot (610 m)

• Outdoor/ Line-Of-Sight Range: Up to 9 miles (14 km) w/ dipole antenna;

Up to 28 miles (45 km) w/ high-gain antenna

• Transmit Power: Up to 24 dBm (250 mW) software selectable

• Receiver Sensitivity: -101 dBm @ 200 Kbps, -110 dBm @ 10 Kbps

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1.3 Functional Block Diagram

Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z4001

The MLB-Z4001 consists of a fully certified (CE approved) .

The terminal is supplied with power via the DC jack connector. The RJ45 connector pins are used

for data communications.

The SMA female connector provides the air interface to an external 50 ohm antenna specified for

the correct frequency band.

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1.4 Main Features and Services

The MLB-Z4001 performs a set of ZigBee services according. The services and functions of the

MLB-Z4001 are implemented by issuing customized applications embedded on the device, or

over the RJ45 to Ethernet interface.

1.4.1 Operating Modes

The table below briefly summarizes the various operating modes referred to in the following

chapters.

Table 1: Operating Modes

S/N

Feature

Specifications

1

Frequency Bands

ZigBee-900MHZ

2

RF Output Power

Up to 24dbm (250mw) software selectable

3

Power Supply

5 to 32 VDC

4

Operating

Temperature

Normal operation: -40°C to +85°C

Restricted operation: -40°C to -30°C, +85°C to +90°C

5

Data Transfer

RF Data Rate:10 kbps or 200 kbps

Indoor/Urban Range: up to 2000 ft (610m)

6

AT Commands

Access by AT Commands

7

Ethernet Interface

RJ45 connector

8

Antenna

50 ohms via External SMA Connector

9

HW Reset

Reset Key

10

RoHs

All hardware components are fully compliant with the EU

RoHs directive 2002/95/EC

Exception: MLB55IN

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1.4.2 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications

MLB-Z4001

General Features

Frequency Band

902 to 928 MHZ ,

software selectable channel mask for interference immunity

Power input

5 to 32 VDC

Operating

Temptation

-40°C~+75°C

ESD Protection

IEC61000-4-5 LV1

Dimension

(L)x(W)x(H)

85mm x 97mm x 24mm (excluding connectors)

Weight

210g

Casing Material

Metal

Data Transmission

RF Data Rate

10 Kbps or 200 Kbps

Indoor/Urban Range

up to 2000 ft (610m)

Outdoor/ Line-of-

Sight Range

Up to 9 miles (14 km) w/ dipole antenna;

Up to 28 miles (45 km) w/ high-gain antenna

Transmit Power

Up to 24 dBm (250 mW) software selectable

Receiver Sensitivity

-101 dBm @ 200 Kbps, -110 dBm @ 10 Kbps

Special Features

Networking

Topologies

Mesh, Repeater, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, Peer-to-Peer

Spread Spectrum

FHSS (Software Selectable Channels)

Interfaces

RF Antenna Socket

50ohm SMA

Power Connector

DC jack Connector

Ethernet Interface

RJ45 connect for Ethernet (female)

LED

1 x for Power , 1 x for Tx\Rx, 1 x Ethernet Indicator

Reset

HW Reset

Approvals

CE

Yes

Table 2: Features and Specifications

1.5 Precautions

The MLB-Z4001 terminal is designed for indoor use only. For outdoor use it has to be integrated

into a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified

in the user manual.

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2 MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Overview

The pictures below show the mechanical design of the terminal along with the positions of the

different connectors. The terminal case is made of durable PC/ABS plastic.

2.2 Dimensions

Figure 2: Chassis Dimension for MLB-Z4001

S/N

Parameter

Value

1

Height (H)

24mm

2

Length (L)

85mm

3

Width (W)

97mm

4

Weight

210g

5

Chassis Material

Metal

6

Mounting

Standard

Suitable for use with DIN

Rail Clips

Table 3: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z4001

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3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS

3.1 Overview

1 2 3

Front/Back View

Figure 3: External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z4001

Table below defines the RJ45 pin configuration on the Terminal:

Pin No.

Signal Name

Function

1

Tx+

2

CT

VDD33A

3

Tx-

4

NC

5

NC

6

Rx+

7

CT

VDD33A

8

Rx-

9

LED1+

Indicator

10

LED1-

11

LED2+

Indicator

12

LED2-

Table 4: RJ45 Connector Configuration for MLB-Z4001

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The interfaces and indicators for MLB-Z4001 are as follows:

 Item

 Description

 Function

 1

 DC-jack

 For Power

 2

 Reset

 HW-Reset-Key

 3

 RJ45

 Signal Transmission Signal Trans

Item

Description

Function

Status

1

LED (Green)

Power -LED

Turn on the power LED is lit

2

LED (Green\Yellow)

TX\RX- LED

Data transfer-Green is lit\receive-Yellow is lit

3

LED(Orange)

Link-LED

Ethernet link-Orange is lit

Table 5: Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z4001

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3.2 Radio Interface (Type SMA Connector Female) - RF Antenna

Figure 4: Antenna Connector for MLB-Z4001

The connection of the antenna or other equipment must be decoupled from DC voltage.

For optimum RF performance, the MLiS Terminal has to be connected to an external RF antenna

matched to 50ohms including other connecting cables across the operating frequency bands.

Please use a SMA Male connection for the terminal.

Choose suitable types of low attenuation coaxial cables if possible. In general the ohm types

RG174 or RG58 50 can be used. Avoid excessive cable length of > 10 meter

Compatible RF antennas (PCB patched or Monopole type) are available for order, please

refer to accessories document.

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4 OPERATING MODES

4.1 Power on the Modem

The modem is usually fully operational within 4 seconds, after powering it up. Depending on the

signal strength of the network in the area, logging into a network may take longer and is outside

the control of the modem.

4.2 Configuration Tool

The MLB-Z4001 Configuration Tool can be used to set Network ID,

Source Address, Destination Address and send data for test MLB-

Z4001.

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4.1.1 Data Connection Demo

1. Set IP of NIC to 192.168.0.5 for communicating with Z4001.

2. Use the Finder to find the IP of Z4001.

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3. Then use utility connect to the IP with port 5000 (Notice! If connect to unknown IP will

cause error! )

4. After about 5-10 sec will be connected and show => now we can Read the value of

XBee now or disconnect.

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5. After press Read All => it takes a while to read the value of XBee.

6. Now we can modify value then Press Write All, after a while the Value will be set.

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5 SALES CONTACT

Website : www.schmidtm2m.com

Taiwan

Schmidt & Co., (Hong Kong) Limited

5/F, 139 Song Jiang Road, Taipei 104, Taiwan

T (886-2) 2502-5095

F (886-2) 2502-6717

E info@schmidthk.com

Shenzhen,

China

Schmidt & Co., (China) Ltd. Shenzhen Branch

Schmidt (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

3/F Unit E, International Culture Building,

Fu Tian Road,

Shenzhen 518033

T (86-755) 8376-0232

F (86-755) 8376-0025

E info@schmidthk.com

Singapore

Schmidt Electronics (S.E.A.) Pte Ltd

158 Kallang Way #06-10, Performance Building Singapore 349245

T (65) 6272-7233

F (65) 6273-4750

E info.sg@schmidtelectronics.com

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6 ORDER INFORMATION

MLiS Product

MLB-Z4001: MLiS 900MHZ ZigBee Terminal

Power Adaptor

MLA-PSP-100: Input: AC 100 ~ 240V Output: 9V/1.3A DC jack 5.5/2.1

MLA-PSP-101: US Adapter Plug

MLA-PSP-104: British Adapter Plug

MLA-PSP-103: European Adapter Plug

MLA-PSP-102: Australia Adapter Plug

MLA-CAB-001: DC jack power line 5.5/2.1

Cable

MLA-CAB-101: DB9 connector for RS232 (female)

Antenna

MLA-ANT-004: 900MHZ RPSMA antenna 2.1dBi

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Regional Contact

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China | +86 (755) 8376-0232

Singapore | +65 6272-7233

Email | sales.m[email protected]

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